Christopher Meloni, who plays Detective Elliot Stabler on Law & Order: SVU, is set to reprise his role on Law & Order: Organized Crime. Meloni was excited about the new season and his role in it. Although he is currently working on his own program, which recently moved from NBC to Peacock, he is unsure about making a guest appearance on SVU this season.
Despite the continued production of SVU, Meloni is working on the second episode of the upcoming season of Organized Crime. He expressed his enthusiasm for the project and his desire to ensure its success, which shows his commitment to producing high-quality work.
Meloni revealed that his close friend and former co-star, Mariska Hargitay, will appear in an episode of Organized Crime that he is writing in addition to his own project. He also hinted at examining a more intense emotional bond between Stabler and Benson and said that Olivia Benson, played by Hargitay, will appear in the crossover.
Meloni said he hopes to share more details about the characters’ relationships, but he didn’t give any specifics about the plot. He’s excited to interact with fans during the upcoming season and is still fully dedicated to both series.
60-year-old actress Mariska Hargitay, best known for her role as Olivia Benson, recently expressed her happiness over reuniting with Christopher Meloni in Law & Order: Organized Crime. In an interview with Variety earlier this year, Hargitay expressed her strong support for their characters being reunited in future seasons.
He revealed how he and Meloni had talked seriously about reuniting at a recent gathering. Hargitay described the conversation as “great,” meaning it was extremely satisfying for him.
Hargitay added that she also had the chance to speak with showrunner Meloni about the possibility of their characters getting back together. She emphasized that “now is the right time” for their reunion, meaning that it feels especially appropriate since their characters were apart for so long.
Hargitay reflected on how long it’s been since their characters were together, and shared that even though they were working on separate projects, there was still a solid sense of excitement to see each other on screen again.
He highlighted his joy and excitement about reprising their roles, saying that both he and Meloni are ready to “get in the ring again” and rekindle the dynamic that was a key component of their previous work. Meloni left the world of SVU in 2011 due to contractual concerns, but has since continued to pursue his career by appearing in various television shows and films.
Their reunion in 2021, when they appeared together in an SVU episode before the premiere of Organized Crime, was a highlight for viewers. The excitement around their potential collaboration reflects their immense curiosity and enthusiasm for their on-screen partnership.
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